How to pronounce metabolic
Say it like met-uh-BOL-ik. Metabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL).
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- met
- uh
- BOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metabolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metabolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-BOL-ik.
What does metabolic mean?
- of or relating to metabolism“metabolic rate”
- undergoing metamorphosis
Words that rhyme with metabolic
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Questions about saying metabolic
How do you pronounce metabolic?
Say met-uh-BOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈbɑlɪk/. In British English it is /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metabolic?
Metabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL). Broken into parts: met · uh · BOL · ik.
Is metabolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɛtəˈbɒlɪk/ (met-uh-BOL-ik).